- Identified and honored the first African-American students to enroll and graduate from the University of Central Oklahoma. Six graduate students enrolled in 1954. Three undergraduate students enrolled in 1955
- Hosted a keynote address where three of UCO’s first African-American undergraduate and graduate students (Elizabeth Hilton Threatt, Alberta Eddens, and Murray Butler) were featured speakers
- Advocated with and supported the Black Student Association in the establishment of a meeting room in the Nigh Center named after Oklahoma and national civil rights pioneer, Clara Luper
- Commissioned a mural depicting African-American contributions to the University
- Raised over $20,000 to support programs, events and scholarships for students
- Awarded over $8,000 in scholarships to students since 2011
- Influential in the establishment of the University Committee on Diversity through the advocacy for a more diverse faculty and staff body
- Collaborates with the Black Student Association to host the Annual Black History Month Keynote Address
- Recognizes an African American faculty or staff member with the ‘You Made A Difference Award’ annually
- Supports and participates in the annual UCO Black Male Summit